Sparkling Ice has a Farewell to Summer with These Cocktails

Relaxing Labor Day Get Together’s with Refreshing Cocktails from Sparkling Ice Bring Summer to a Close

Be it by the pool or on the beach, make your Labor Day party an easy one with drinks made with naturally-made, zero sugar, zero calorie sparkling water brand, Sparkling Ice. With just a few basic ingredients, any of these cocktails are simple to make and go will go with anything you decide to throw on the grill. This makes for the perfect weekend full of entertaining with friends and family!

LEMON CUCUMBER COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

2 Cucumber Slices

2 oz. Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Brewed Green Tea, Chilled

½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

Lemonade Sparkling Ice 

DIRECTIONS

In a chilled highball glass, muddle the cucumber then add the vodka, green tea, and lemon juice. Fill the glass halfway with ice and float with Lemonade Sparkling Ice.

SPARKLING RASPBERRY

INGREDIENTS
1½ ounces vanilla vodka
1 tsp. simple syrup
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
Sparkling Ice Grape Raspberry
Raspberry ice cubes, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Place raspberry ice cubes in glass and set to the side. In a cocktail shaker, add vanilla vodka, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice- shake. Strain over ice and add Sparkling Ice Grape Raspberry.

PEACH SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS
1 peach, sliced
½ orange, sliced
¾ cup peach brandy
1 bottle white wine, chilled
4 cups Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade

DIRECTIONS
Place peaches, oranges, cranberries and brandy in a pitcher then lightly muddle. Add wine and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade and stir. Serve over ice and garnish with a peach slice.

GINGER JELLO SHOTS

INGREDIENTS
16 oz. Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime
10 limes
1 cup vodka
2 packages unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. chopped mint

DIRECTIONS
Cut the limes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, set to the side. In a saucepan, add Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime, sprinkle gelatin over and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Place over low heat and stir until dissolved, about 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in vodka and mint. Pour mixture into lime halves and place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut limes in half to serve and enjoy!

PALOMA POPSICLE

INGREDIENTS
½ cup sugar (granulated)
1 cup Sparkling Ice Pink Grapefruit
1 tbsp. Grapefruit Zest
¼ cup Lime Juice
1/3 cup Tequila
Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Ice. Stir until sugar dissolves and remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl and add zest, lime juice, tequila, and salt. Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.